How To Fix WL404 - Workflow '&': Workflow def. not activated/cannot be executed at present

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Workflow '&': Workflow def. not activated/cannot be executed at present

What causes this issue?

The workflow &V1& was to be started. However, the required version of
the relevant workflow definition has not been activated or cannot
currently be started since it is locked for execution:
Workflow task no. &V2&
Workflow definition no. &V3&, version &V4&.

System Response

The workflow could not be started.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct, if necessary, the entries specified above. Activate
the workflow definition mentioned above, if necessary. If the workflow
definition cannot currently be started, contact the workflow system
administrator.
Then re-start the workflow.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL404 - Workflow '&': Workflow def. not activated/cannot be executed at present ?

  The SAP error message WL404 indicates that a specific workflow definition is not activated or cannot be executed at the present time. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow when trying to initiate a workflow that is either not properly configured or has been deactivated.
  Causes of WL404 Error
  
  Workflow Not Activated: The workflow definition you are trying to execute has not been activated in the system.
  Missing Workflow Template: The workflow template may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow.
  Incorrect Workflow Version: The version of the workflow being called may not match the active version in the system.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow settings or related components.
  
  Solutions to WL404 Error
  
  
  Activate the Workflow:
  
  Go to transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Check if the workflow definition is active. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Template:
  
  Use transaction code SWI1 to check if the workflow template exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the workflow template is not deleted or inactive.
  
  
  
  Transport Workflow:
  
  If the workflow was transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system.
  Use transaction code SE01 or SE09 to check transport requests.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations. Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Version:
  
  Verify that the correct version of the workflow is being called. You can check this in the Workflow Builder.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to workflows in the system. Ensure that all necessary components are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction code SWI2_FREQ to check for any errors or logs related to the workflow execution.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Workflow Log
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflows and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific workflow or version you are using.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WL404 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.